AFH Chapter 3

CHAPTER TITLE: Basic Flight Maneuvers

Below is a list of the figures (diagrams, charts, and pictures) from the AFH Chapter 3. They are listed in the order they are found in the Airplane Flying Handbook.

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FIGURE 3-1

Basic flight controls and instrument panel.

FIGURE 3-2

The pilot is always considered the referenced center of effect as the flight controls are used.

FIGURE 3-3

(A) Pitch attitude is the angle formed between the airplane’s longitudinal axis. (B) Bank attitude is the angle formed by the airplane’s lateral axis.

FIGURE 3-4

Airplane attitude is based on relative positions of the nose and wings on the natural horizon.

FIGURE 3-5

Integrated flight instruction teaches pilots to use both external and cockpit attitude references.

FIGURE 3-6

Nose reference for straight-and-level flight.

FIGURE 3-7

Wingtip reference for straight-and-level flight.

FIGURE 3-8

Nose reference for level flight.

FIGURE 3-9

Elevator trim is used in airplanes to null the pressure exerted by the pilot on the pitch flight control.

FIGURE 3-10

Level turn to the left.

FIGURE 3-11

When the airplane is banked into a turn, total lift is the resultant of two components: vertical and horizontal.

FIGURE 3-12

The rudder opposes adverse yaw to help coordinate the turn.

FIGURE 3-13

Indications of a slip and skid.

FIGURE 3-14

Angle of bank and airspeed regulate rate and radius of turn.

FIGURE 3-15

Overbanking tendency.

FIGURE 3-16

Visual reference for angle of bank.

FIGURE 3-17

Correct and incorrect posture while seated in the airplane.

FIGURE 3-18

Parallax view.

FIGURE 3-19

Best angle of climb verses best rate of climb.

FIGURE 3-20

Absolute ceiling.

FIGURE 3-21

Climb indications.

FIGURE 3-22

Descent indications.

FIGURE 3-23

L/DMAX.

FIGURE 3-24

Best glide speed provides the greatest forward distance for a given loss of altitude.